What are some practical measures to improve pig feed utilization?
Pigs are a very important farming project in our country. When raising pigs, if you want to reduce the cost of pig farming and improve farming benefits, then we must first start with feed. Only by improving pig feed utilization can we effectively improve the economic benefits of pig farming. So how should we improve pig feed utilization? Below, the editor brings you measures to improve pig feed utilization. Let's take a look!
1. The physiological needs of pigs
During the growth process of pigs, their nutritional needs and feed intake are directly related to the pig breed, environment and feed quality. Therefore, when feeding feed, if we want to improve the feed conversion rate, we should provide suitable feed varieties according to the pig's growth stage and ensure the pig's feed intake. In many pig farms in our country, there is a phenomenon that pigs' feed intake is lower than the theoretical level. In particular, the feed intake of finishing pigs has a great impact on the feed conversion rate. Therefore, we should reasonably formulate feed formulas according to the actual situation of the pig herd, ensure the growth of pigs at different stages, and improve the feed conversion rate.
2. Reasonable selection of feed
When choosing feed, we should not only consider the price of the feed, but also pay attention to the nutritional ratio and palatability of the feed. We should mainly use feed ingredients with high nutritional value and affordable prices. If the pig's feed intake is low, then pay attention to the concentration of available energy in the feed ingredients. If the energy is low, then it is very unfavorable to the overall economic benefits of the pig herd. Therefore, when choosing feed ingredients, we should first consider the content of nutritional value in the feed, and then consider the price. In addition, in order to improve the feed conversion rate, some feed additives can also be added to the feed, but they should not be added blindly.
3. Prevent feed from spoiling
If the feed becomes moldy or is contaminated, it will have a great impact on the properties and characteristics of the feed. Because moldy feed will produce a large amount of mycotoxins and various harmful substances, which will have a great impact on the growth and production performance of pigs. This reduces the feed conversion rate, and in severe cases can even lead to pig death. Therefore, when buying feed, pay attention to the quality of the feed and test the toxins of harmful substances in the feed. Do not choose inferior feed just because it is cheap. Then, also do a good job in feed storage and transportation to avoid feed spoilage. Spoiled feed should be handled in a timely manner and must not be fed.
4. Raising environment
The raising environment of pigs also has a very large impact on the feed conversion rate. Especially temperature. In winter, the temperature is very low. If the temperature of the pig house is lower than the outside temperature, then the pig's energy consumption will increase. If the feed intake remains unchanged, then the feed used for weight gain will decrease, causing the feed conversion rate to decline. And if the temperature is too high, then it will cause the pig's appetite to decline, and will also cause pigs to develop heat stress, affecting the pig's various physiological functions. Naturally, it will also cause the feed conversion rate to decline. In addition, excessive raising density and poor sanitary conditions will also affect the feed conversion rate of pigs.
The above is a brief introduction to measures to improve pig feed utilization. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. I hope it can help everyone!